aback

aback

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Aback means you are surprised or shocked by something. For example, if you saw a giant elephant, you might be taken aback by how big it is.

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Example

  1. I was taken aback by the sudden loud noises.
  2. His reaction was quite unexpected, it really caught me aback.
  3. She was taken aback when she saw the expensive bill.